Mr. Joe van Berkel
March 1, 1929 - July 1, 2014
Mr. Joe van Berkel of High River passed away at the High River Hospital on July 1, 2014 at the age of 85 years. Joe is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kathryn; daughter Erna (Bernie) Biltek of Florida; son Rudy (Debbie) of Calgary and son Carlo of Edmonton; Kathryn’s children, Gale Jacobs of Black Diamond; Sherri Woods (Jeff) of Vulcan; and Mark van Berkel (Colette) of Ottawa. He also leaves behind 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Joe was born in Haarlem, The Netherlands and lived through the 2nd World War. He emigrated to Calgary in 1974 and became a very proud Canadian Citizen. He had a great love for animals, most recently his precious cat Ginger. A Celebration for Life was held on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 909 - 9th Street S.W., High River, AB T1V 1B1 . To send condolences and view Joe's Tribute Page please visit www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River 403.652.4242.
Mr. Joe van Berkel of High River passed away at the High River Hospital on July 1, 2014 at the age of 85 years. Joe is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kathryn; daughter Erna (Bernie) Biltek of Florida; son Rudy (Debbie) of Calgary and son... View Obituary & Service Information